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Brain controlled gadgets help you handle your gadgets with ease

Instamedia Content Writing — Thu, 23 May 2013 10:48:17 +0000

Well, if you thought that Google Glass is a futuristic technology, then think again! You can actually control gadgets with your brain. Though this may sound unrealistic or probably a cliché from a science fiction movie where a character is found to be controlling object using a device that can read his mind, but this concept has actually been around us for quite some time. Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting developments in this field. Control the mouse Are you bored of typing or clicking on your computer mouse to and fro? Well here’s a smarter solution for you, the EPOC that can help not only in typing but also to control your mouse by just using your mind. Adding more to its uses, EPOC is capable of domineering game characters and controls. And above all it can be utilized efficiently to control any other electronic objects such as bicycle or a wheelchair with just a simple thought of yours. This gadget is available online for sale at a price of USD $299. Improve your kids’ brains This device though looks bit geeky but it’s uniquely designed to improve a kid’s brain. Being one of the most popular consumer brain-computer interfaces, the gadget is completely user friendly. This device is powered by the NeuroSky’s Brainwave technology that uses a single sensor placed at ones forehead to read the brainwaves and control various mobile apps. This fabulous device comes with a custom app store with 79 built in apps and is priced for USD $79.99 Control your car As you know that the Google Driverless Car is going to hit the market soon, but can you imagine something even cooler? BrainDriver- an ongoing project intends on using the power features of the Emotiv EEG headset to control a car. So, just hook up the device and you are good to roll. An all new Prosthetic Arm The reason behind the success of neuroscience lies in the fact that it gives hope to humans with physical disabilities. What can be more mesmerizing than to see an immobilized person being able to regain is disabled motor skills. Well DARPA’s Prosthetic Arm is step towards making this dream possible. This device is controlled using a receiver that collects brainwaves fired up by brain cells letting this arm act like a normal one. This invention is a better alternative to the common prosthetic arms in use. Control your phone MUSE is a light portable device or rather a headset, similar in construction to the NeuroSky MindWave, which helps the user to focus or relax before performing a mentally stimulating chore. The major purpose of developing this device is to help the user in controlling his/her Android or IOS devices. This cool gadget is available for online sale for a price tag of USD $165.

Bizarre gadgets for geeks to own in their kitchen

Instamedia Content Writing — Thu, 23 May 2013 10:40:40 +0000

In case you are one of those geeks whose exploits are not just limited to the computer room but also pervades to your kitchen we have put on display some geeky kitchen accessories that you must consider. Below we list five such accessories that keep you one with your geeky nature even in the kitchen. ApfelBrett (Apple Cutting Board) We know how much you love your Apple Pro Macbook Pro and there is no need to miss it much in the kitchen. Given the indispensability and heavy use of a cutting board in the kitchen ApfelBrett, whose design is inspired but Macbook Pro ensures that you both are always together. Tetris Ice Moulds Most of us grew up playing Tetris on our handheld gaming device. We may not think of it much anymore, but the game was truly a marvel in it time. Tetris ice cubes will just remind you of those good old days or maybe you can game with those ice cubes. OCD Chef Cutting Board If you’re one of those geeks who is always possessed with mathematical accuracy which you also want to bring to your kitchen nothing else can give you more precision than the OCD Chef cutting board. The board is etched and marked with precise measurements and angles in both the dimensions. This cutting board is your opportunity to get obsessed with shape, size and patterns of food items in the kitchen. Fred Equal Measure Measuring Cup The Equal Measurement Cup gives a new perspective to how you measure items in the kitchen. Being a geek you must have why we need to always measure things in terms of weight or quantity. This heat-resistant borosilicate cup gives you the freedom to determine the number of sugar grains in the cup, the number of water drops in it, the number of grains of flour, and much more. Voodoo Knife Block Voodoo Knife block Is certainly one of those gadgets that will compel you’re your visitor to pronounce lol!. The block has five strategically located blocks to place the knives, which may actually hurt really bad to a real thing, but actually makes it a more bizarre, fun accessory to have in the kitchen. The five knives come in different size and shape to give you the freedom to deal with food items differently. You also have a number of colors to choose from varying from glittering chrome to soothing olive.

Five awesome keyboards that will make you say wow!

Instamedia Content Writing — Thu, 23 May 2013 10:33:55 +0000

Your fingers might be tired of typing on those old alphanumeric keyboards. While the computer hardware is improving by leaps and bounds the importance of having a comfortable, enjoyable typing experience on your computer cannot be stressed less. We have seen a number of ergonomic, innovative keyboards come up in past few months and below we discuss five such coolest keyboards that will make you say wow! Virtual Laser Keyboard The best keyboard must be the one that you can carry in your pocket and use it with any device at any time. No we are not talking about the stretchable, foldable keyboards but a virtual one, which actually projects a laser beam on a surface and records the keystrokes of the user. The device is based on direction technology based on an optical recognition mechanism. As soon as user taps on a key it produces a tapping sound, also called as WOW effect. You can connect it to your device through Bluetooth or USB. Optimus Maximus Optimus Maximus is the most customizable keyboard ever. It lets you determine the function of each and every button on the keyboard and you can arrange them whichever way you want. IT dynamically displays the current function of every button can easily switch between different keyboard layouts. Luxeed LED Keyboard If you care about form as much as about features you’ll love Luxeed’s LED keyboard. You can chose from 512 different LED colors and assign one of your choice to a key. The world’s first programmable color keyboard is a perfect gift to present to your geeky girlfriend. Cyborg Gaming Keyboard In case you’re a gaming geek you cannot miss to lay your eyes on the powerful hulk among the keyboards named Cyborg. Besides its solid design the keyboard offers you a number of customizations to make your gaming easier. This includes a touch sensitive, backlit dashboard that allow you to changes lighting, volume and other controls at the tap of a finger. It gives you the freedom to determine the function of 12 separate programmable Cyborg keys, whom you can assign special functions such as buying arms, initiating a talk etc. Optimus Tactus Optimus Tactus is another revolutionary keyboard design that doesn’t board physical keys, but a touch sensitive surface that can be used to customize shape, size, function and images displayed on the keys.

Cool photo editing app for iPhone to create better Photo Mugs

Instamedia Content Writing — Thu, 23 May 2013 08:46:21 +0000

Fleeting memories are often the best ones. They need to be captured and cherished in every possible way. With the help of the Photo Mugs App for iPhone you can now hold back the unique moments of your life and get them printed on your preferred shape and size of mug without any hassle.

Coffee mugs personalized with the help of your favorite pics printed on them make great gifts and can be used to decorate your living room. They are special yet sometimes we sigh and think how a pic from our cell phone would be the perfect choice for the coffee mug we want to give to a dear one. Well, now you can do the same from your iPhone by editing existing pics through the Photo Mugs App for iPhone.

It lets you take new pics and you can zoom or rotate in a suitable angle if you like. The freedom that this app affords comes with lots of fun. For UK, this is the first app that lets users take pics, edit them and change them as per their liking before placing order for getting them printed on lovely mugs of different types. You need not worry about the modes of payment as you can pay easily through your credit or debit card.

PayPal has supported this app for giving you smooth and secure service. Generally iPhone is a great shooter and most of your pics are clean and bright but if still there is any problem with the picture quality then you will be given a call before the printing is done. Quality is definitely a forte and Photo Mugs App for iPhone offers you even more.

Print your customized tapes with Imprinter

Instamedia Content Writing — Mon, 13 May 2013 11:13:43 +0000

Sticky tapes! Have you ever wondered how important sticky tapes are in our life, starting from every small projects at school to big projects in the office? They virtually surround us everywhere, from home to office, from gift-wrapping to pasting things on the walls, fridges or boards! Tapes can come up with a number of uses from decorating your scrapbook to wrapping packages. Nevertheless, since there is no creativeness in the same old clear transparent plastic material, we now have Imprinter to help us out of this quandary – a limitation rather. Imprinter is a very innovative creation to offer a creative touch to the tapes while you work with them. The device is a specialized printer that allows you to print customized tape with every color pattern you want. The random beautiful pattern gives a personal touch of creativity to your packing or wrapping materials. Just use your smartphone or computer and choose a wide beautiful pattern, then hook it up with the Imprinter as it comes with a USB port. Imprinter catches the image and prints it exactly on the specially designed Quirky Tapes that are up to 50 mm wide. The printing is absolutely flawless and clear with no irregular color patterns. The printer uses the Zero ink technology that prints quickly and dries in no time. So you don’t have to wait for the device to print the tapes and let the ink dry, thus making it very convenient to work with even in offices. Once the tape is printed, the whole of it is rolled back to make the process easier than it was ever. It also offers a handy serrated edge that makes the tape easier to work. It doesn’t matter whether you want to add something extra to your decorations or maybe require sturdy tapes for your shipments, the device provides you the best quality décor tapes with a personal touch. The printer dimension is 77mm H x 159mm W x 67mm D and the tape size ranges from 15mm to 50 mm wide. So, all you have to do is provide the details about the kind of tapes you would require, the customized design and decoration and these décor tapes would be ready to use!

Palmer Dock for iPhone 5 takes inspiration from an Acoustic Guitar

Instamedia Content Writing — Mon, 13 May 2013 11:00:29 +0000

What could be a better way to naturally amplify the thumping sound of your iPhone than adding exclusivity through a uniquely crafted dock? The new project by Nathan Mummert just rightly epitomizes the stated combination of originality and amplified tunes in the form of a new, exquisite Palmer iPhone 5 Dock. Inspired by an acoustic guitar, the wireless docking system beautifully merges with your elegant interiors and intensifies your favorite tunes wherever you go. The acoustic-inspired dock for your iPhone is meticulously hand crafted and thus, it endows a distinct, unique appeal to compliment your needs. While the authentic pick guard of Palmer renders a classic guitar look, the peripheral seamlessly manages to stand out and score well on its style factor. However, the coolest part remains Palmer’s wireless feature, which not only uses natural acoustics to amplify the tunes, but also allows you to enjoy your music wherever you go. So, whether you are in your home or office, you can easily listen to your favorite tunes without really fussing with cords or trying to spot an outlet. Engraved with the Palmer signature logo, the device benefits from the high quality materials for its sturdy construction and ensures unprecedented durability for all the right reasons. Although the docking station is handcrafted, and it integrates natural artistry, it still provides a supreme feel and achieves the highest standard of acoustic sound. The device, in fact, gets the most from some of the best woods, thus helping Palmer strengthen its overall construction furthermore. The new Palmer dock for iPhone 5 comes with a price tag reading $59; however, it will later retail for $69-79. The Limited Edition Palmer Dock, on other hand, will halt at 100 units, available for $79 each.

Minuum Touchscreen Keyboard to transform your typing experience

Instamedia Content Writing — Mon, 13 May 2013 10:55:59 +0000

If you have ever bent backwards and tried hard to type smoothly on your touchscreen devices, then here is something really interesting to transmogrify your entire experience for better. Some creative folks over at Whirlscape have now designed an innovative touchscreen keyboard app entitled Minuum – which basically helps fat-fingered users type on a touchscreen with utmost ease and convenience. Designed to be highly intuitive and effortless, the touchscreen text-entry software enables users to seamlessly type their texts or documents with peerless accuracy while at the same time shriveling their keyboard. The integrated ‘complex’ algorithm in Minuum not only allows for enhanced precision, but also trims down all the letters of the alphabet down to one line. Featuring a neat, responsive interface, the keyboard app also functions effectively to eliminate visual clutter by condensing the letters even on the smallest of devices. So, while you type on your mobile device or touchscreen tablet, Minuum increases your typing accuracy and shrinks the usual three column layout of QWERTY keyboards down to a tidier structure towards the bottom of the display. What’s more, the flexible Minuum also enables users to move the touchscreen keyboard around the screen. Hence, the flexible screen allows people to see only that part of the screen they are working on. The keyboard, which focuses primarily on rendering precision-entry for fat-fingered users, further completes the experience by integrating a revolutionary design, which can easily be adapted to a range of surfaces in a short span of time. While the availability details are yet to be divulged, Whirlscape has rightly taken a leap in the mobile technology segment for users who seek convenient yet accurate typing on their super responsive touchscreen devices. So be it some smartphone, gaming console, or tablet, the new amazing Minuum definitely seems promising enough to enrich your experience with precision and comfort well intact.

Know your baby’s temperature with Pacifier thermometer

Instamedia Content Writing — Mon, 13 May 2013 10:49:22 +0000

In case your newborn has been behaving strangely of late with sudden mood swings and loud cries, it’s time to be warned as he/she might not be in the best of his/her health. We have seen parents struggling to conclude whether something is wrong with their children or if they are just off-mood. The orthodox thermometers tend to help less in this regard as it is difficult to assimilate minute changes in temperature pattern of your kids. A possible solution seems to be the 2011 winner of iF Concept Design award, named as Pacifier thermometer. Designed as a suckling for babies, the thermometer transitions from one color to another to signify fever in the baby. It comes in blue color, which also signifies normal temperature and changes from blue to purple to red, which means the baby is having fever. Given to the fact that infant’s inability to express regarding how they feel, the Pacifier thermometer can be a great way to infer their health. In case you are one of such parents, you can rest assured about your baby’s health. The design comes from Sheng-hui Jia, Hai-lun Zhou, Zhen Liu and Jian Chen of Jiangnan University, Industrial Design Department , Wuxi, China. Notably, the students from Jiangnan University have won this award many times. Unlike other awards that motivate imagination and creativity to any extent, iF awards focus on the simplicity as well as feasibility of a design. With a number of similar thermometers available already, don’t be surprised if you find one in the market soon enough.

Have a blast with battery powered Mobile Blastmaster

Instamedia Content Writing — Mon, 13 May 2013 10:44:01 +0000

It doesn’t matter you are a music enthusiast or simply a party lover, but if you are looking for something that can actually blow your mind then go for the Mobile Music Station aka Mobile Blastmaster. Available at Hammacher Schlemmer, the music station provides a new dimension to music, rhythm, sound or beats. No matter where the party is, just grab this portable blastmaster and set the party on fire. The music station utilizes the same concept of 30-year old audio player but it comes loaded with many new features. The music player has an ultra-stylish look that is built on an outer steel frame, which can be pulled along and steered with a wagon handle. The sound quality is brilliant and comes with no glitches. The player consists of two mid-range "6x9" speakers and a 12” inch of woofer with crossover. It can play 2,000 watts of sonorous music with eight PA-quality Piezo horns. The music can be played from any device such as a Bluetooth enabled smartphone or Mp3 player 30’ right away. The in-built specification makes it a CD player and FM radio with USB port and 3.5 mm play option and everything is controlled by remote. The technology behind this station is easy to use and interesting! The audio performances are controlled by different equalizers as one is installed in the MDF cabinet’s rear drive and others are separately placed to optimize the audio level performance offering a perfectly clear sound quality. The music player also comes with other features like three drink holders, radio antennae, bottle opener and flagpole mount. The 12-volt 34AGM deep-cycle battery gives the music station a power of up to 20 hours with 50% volume level. The structure specification is 48" L x 28 1/2" H x 21 1/2" D with a weight of 217 lbs. The music station is available in four colors red, blue, black and yellow with a price tag of $4000. The next time you have a party you know what to try! This mobile music station would make every occasion worth remembering. So, what are you waiting for?

Get power to track your children through MiiPC

Instamedia Content Writing — Mon, 13 May 2013 10:35:17 +0000

MiiPC is a device for personal computing that looks extremely stylish and is very compact in design. However, it comes with a twist: It runs on the Android operating system (Android Jelly Bean, v 4.2) by Google Inc. that powers a whole range of mobile devices these days. The MiiPC device can connect to a television or a computer monitor, turning it into an ideal platform for productivity, media consumption and e-learning. With an ability to support large screens and being able to connect to a mouse and keyboard, it provides the traditional personal computer-like experience. Since it runs Android®, it can run a whole bunch of android apps, be it for document editing, media playback, gaming or just for surfing the Web. How to keep children under check using MiiPC The MiiPC device is an ideal solution for parents whose kids are constantly engaged with their mobile devices throughout the day. It handovers the control of the device from the child’s to the parent’s hand. This is done through a set of tools provided with MiiPC. To start with, MiiPC comes with a free smart companion app that can be used by parents on their iOS- and Android-enabled smartphones to restrict the usage of MiiPC by kids using a set of guidelines. The app can be used to restrict Web access to just some specific websites, and it provides monitoring for parents in real time. The MiiPC device is also packed-in with a feature for time management, which can be used by high-school children to improve upon their productivity by getting feedback on their device usage. How technically sound is the new device The MiiPC device boasts of pretty decent technical specifications, such as the Marvell New Armada dual-core processor clocked at an operating frequency of 1.2GHZ, 1 GB of RAM, and 4 GB of internal flash-based storage that can be expanded by using the provided SD card slot or the USB port. On the connectivity front, it provides options like WiFi, 10/100Mb Ethernet and Bluetooth 4.0. It has two USB 2.0 ports, a microphone and speaker jack, and an HDMI port that produces 1080p/720p output. The MiiPC packages come with a main unit, quick-start guide and power adapter. The HDMI cable, keyboard, mouse and monitor are also available as separate accessories. The true desktop experience on MiiPC is brought about by a host of features, such as optimization for blazing-fast Web surfing, support for flash content, desktop customization, support for high-resolution screens, multiple user support and buttery-smooth video playback. It also comes with an array of productivity software, including Splashtop2, eReader, a multimedia player, KingSoft Office suite, etc. The MiiPC device is really innovative in the sense that it’s a compact unit that supports the parents’ efforts to keep a track on their children’s usage of several online activities.